How long is the commute from Elk City, OK?
Workers who live in Elk City, OK take an average of 14.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
1.7% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.0 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Elk City get to work
| Means of transportation | Elk City | Beckham County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±7.2 points) | 76.4% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±6.2 points) | 13.0% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±3.0 points) | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Elk City, the average commute is not measurably different from Beckham County (16.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elk City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Beckham County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Beckham County, Elk City ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 554 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elk City
| Vehicles available | Elk City | Beckham County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±3.5 points) | 5.2% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±6.6 points) | 33.1% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% (±6.4 points) | 40.2% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±4.9 points) | 21.5% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Elk City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Beckham County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elk City
| Elk City | Beckham County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% (±1.7 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±3.9 points) | 93.6% (±2.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±4.2 points) | 88.8% (±2.7 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elk City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Beckham County (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elk City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk City | — | 14.0 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Canute | 8.8 mi | 20.2 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Carter | 13 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Sayre | 13 mi | 17.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Burns Flat | 14 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Foss | 15 mi | 15.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hammon | 17 mi | 19.1 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dill City | 18 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Cheyenne | 21 mi | 22.3 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carter, OK (24.1 minutes), Burns Flat, OK (24.4 minutes), Dill City, OK (25.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Beckham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter | 24.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | Sayre | 17.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 3 | Erick | 15.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Elk City | 14.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Sweetwater | 12.5 minutes (±8.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Elk City
How long is the average commute in Elk City?
Workers who live in Elk City, OK take an average of 14.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elk City without a car?
5.9% of households in Elk City have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elk City?
1.7% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Elk City worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk City city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk City city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk City city, Oklahoma
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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